Casa Campo, Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Set by a lake within 400 hectares of private parkland fringed by tropical forest, Casa Campo is an adventure and nature retreat on the outskirts of Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

The complex consists of camping and cabin style accommodation and caters for couples, families, large groups and special events such as weddings.

Cabins are available as either doubles or triples and are equipped with airconditioning and frigobar. There is even a bridal suite and package for honeymooning couples. Camping packages are also on offer and Casa Campo provides all campíng equipment with communal bathrooms.

All meals are included with the packages offered by the resort and the on-site restaurant serves an American style buffet breakfast as well as a buffet lunch and dinner offering typical Bolivian and international dishes.

One of the main reasons for visiting Casa Campo would have to be for the huge array of sports and activities on offer.

There are walking, cycling and horse-riding trails through the extensive grounds and they also offer horse and buggy trips. The central feature of the complex is the stunning lake on which guests can play around on with jetskis or go canoeing on at a more relaxing pace. There is also swimming in the lake and recreational sports such as fishing and shooting.

Grass and sand courts for tennis, basketball, volleyball and football are available for group sports and there is even a quadbike circuit. Kids will be easily entertained with the model aeroplanes and game room which has kareoke and table sports such as ping pong table, billiards and table football. Meanwhile their parents can relax in the sauna or in one of the sun loungers around the large swimming pool. The pool has lap lanes and there is also a gymasium for those who would like to keep in shape.